July Fourth is around the corner, meaning a batch of links of the people, by the people, and for the people. Celebrate your independence with news on “Hellboy 2,” “Harry Potter,” “Batman,” and “James Bond.”

- Neil Gaiman goes to “Hell” and back. Author visits set of “Hellboy 2,” posts pictures on his blog. (Neil Gaiman)

- And “Justice” for all? Bale won’t say no to playing Batman in Justice League movie. (IGN)

- Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” gets new ending, six (six!) new death sequences. (Bloody-Disgusting)

- Let’s play a little game: “Saw IV” plot synopsis revealed. (Shock Till You Drop)

- Eddie Murphy looking’s for a daughter; apply during open casting call for “Nowhereland,” about exec who escapes into daughter’s fantasy world. (ComingSoon)

- Tennis star Maria Sharapova wants to be a Bond girl. (Times of India)

- Harvard Square to transform into Hogwarts Square for newest Harry Potter book, “Deathly Hallows.” (Cambridge Chronicle)